Fantasy EFL Double Gameweek 8: Top picks for Friday

Two crucial EFL matches take place on Friday night to kick off week 8 of the Fantasy EFL Double.

Tranmere Rovers host Salford City at Prenton Park (19:45 BST), while Plymouth Argyle host Luton Town (20:00 BST) at Home Park. In this article, we’ll take a look at the top picks for Friday.

Both Tranmere and Salford are desperate for points after a disappointing start to their respective seasons. Neither side managed a win in Week 7, with Tranmere suffering a heavy defeat at Colchester United and Salford losing at home to Walsall. This clash promises to be a high-stakes battle as both teams look to turn their fortunes around.

In the Championship, Rob Edwards’ Luton will aim to extend their winning streak to three games with a victory at Plymouth Argyle. The Hatters are full of confidence after a late win over Sheffield Wednesday, while Plymouth are eager to bounce back from a recent defeat. This game should also be very competitive and with many goals up for grabs.

Don’t forget, you can make changes to your Fantasy EFL team, including player/club choices and captaincy, right up until the game starts.

For more information and top tips, check out our complete Double Gameweek 8 guide.

TOP LEAGUE TWO CHOICES

There are two standout defenders in Friday night’s League Two thriller. Despite Rovers’ 3-0 defeat last time out to Colchester United, two home games against Salford City and Swindon Town look solid. Salford and Swindon lost 2-0 last time out at home, and Nigel Adkins will be hoping Rovers can secure at least one clean sheet.

Tom Davies (D) is the highlight of the home team, with an average of 7.4 points. The defender has scored 37 points so far, helping to keep three clean sheets (+15) in five matches. Captaining his team, he made a huge 38 hits (+12) during that period, which is where the majority of his points came from. The Ammies and Robins only scored 11 goals combined. This seems like a great opportunity to put in a clear 0.2% spread.

On the other hand, Stephan Negru (D) Salford’s side have been solid in Fantasy EFL despite keeping just two clean sheets (+10) in six matches. The highest-scoring Fantasy defender for the Ammies with 39 points, he made 14 tackles (+7), 27 clearances (+9) and 16 blocks (+8). Tranmere and Newport County have scored just 13 goals between them, but that’s two away games for Karl Robinson’s side. If you expect a low-scoring game in any match, Negru is the favorite.

HATTERS’ HOTTEST OPTIONS

Luton’s upcoming games are more favorable than Plymouth’s. While Luton host Oxford United after the match against Plymouth, Wayne Rooney’s side face a tougher challenge at Burnley.

Luton Alfie Doughty (M) is one of the top picks for Fantasy EFL this week. The midfielder leads Luton’s top scorers with 41 points and has a low ownership rate of just 3.5%. Doughty impressed with 11 interceptions, 14 key passes and one assist in six games. Although he hasn’t scored yet, his potential for offensive returns and defensive points make him a great value option.

Carlton Morris (F) from Luton Town is another excellent option for your teams. The captain’s season started slowly, but he bounced back with two goals (+10) against Sheffield Wednesday. With a low ownership rate of 1.4% and upcoming games against teams with weak defenses, conceding a combined 18 goals, Morris is a great choice as a differential striker.